International development

Introduction

The Institute is recognised for its research leadership in aid effectiveness and international development to address the global challenges of sustainable and equitable development.

Through research, innovation and partnership we work with government, donors, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to address the complex challenges of international development and aid effectiveness.

Our services include research and analysis; process design and facilitation; policy and technical advice; monitoring and evaluation; training and organisational development.

View/download our International Development capability statement for details of our team and recent successes. (PDF 170KB).

ISF provides leadership of the Research for Development Impact Network (RDI) through an Academic Co-Chair role. RDI is a network of practitioners, researchers and evaluators supporting cross-sectoral partnerships, improved development research practice, and greater uptake and use of evidence in policy and practice.

In collaboration with theResearch for Development Impact (RDI) Network, the University of Technology Sydney, University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Australia/Pacific hosted an interactive forum at UNSW on June 2nd 2016, addressing the topic ofSDGs in the Asia Pacific: a shared agenda for action. Close to 70 academics, practitioners and policy-makers came together to discuss how the Sydney development community could progress the Sustainable Development Goals agenda in our region.

Read theForum Summary Report[PDF] which provides a high-level summary of key learnings and calls to action which arose from the event.